thrive

verb

THRYV/θɹaɪv/

Formsthrives, thriving, thrived

2 meanings of thrive

1
verbintransitive
To grow strongly and stay healthy.
Like a young plant that grows tall and green when it gets plenty of sun and water.
These plants thrive in warm, sunny spots near the window.
The garden was thriving after a few weeks of steady rain.
Similarflourish, prosper, bloom, blossom, burgeon
Oppositewither, languish, wilt, decline
2
verbintransitive
To do well and become richer or more successful.
Like a small store that gets busier and busier until it earns good money.
Small shops can thrive when the whole town buys local.
Her bakery thrived after she started selling online.
Similarprosper, flourish, succeed, boom
Oppositefail, struggle, decline, founder

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Origin

This word came from Old Norse þrífa, meaning "to seize, take hold, or prosper." It reached English through Middle English thryven.